School Admissions
Starting at a new school is a very important step for your child. As we are a community school, Hertfordshire County Council manages our school admissions for years Reception to year 6.
Hertfordshire County Council Admissions
If you have any questions you can contact Hertfordshire County Council via their customer service centre on 0300 123 4043.
Reception Admissions
We admit children into Reception in the September following their 4th birthday. If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, they may start at Killigrew School in September 2027.
Reception tour dates:
Friday 2nd October 2026 at 9:15 am
Friday 16th October 2026 at 9:15am
Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 9:15am
Monday 16th November 2026 at 9:15am
Friday 27th November 2026 at 9:15am
Thursday 3rd December 2026 at 9:15am
Monday 14th December 2026 at 9:15am
Please use this link to book a place on one of the upcoming tours: Killigrew Tour bookings
We look forward to meeting you and your child later in the academic year. If you have any questions, please email us on: admin@killigrew.herts.sch.uk
Nursery Admissions
We admit children into Nursery in the September following their third birthday. We offer 30 hours provision.
If you are interested in a Nursery place for the current academic year please contact the school on 01727 774200 to enquire about availability.
If your child was born between 1st September 2023 and 31st August 2024, they may start at Killigrew Nursery in September 2027.
Nursery tour dates:
Friday December 4th 2026 at 9:15am
Tuesday December 15th 2026 at 9:15am
Thursday 14th January 2027 at 9:15am
Monday 25th January 2027 at 9:15am
Please use this link to book a place on one of the upcoming tours: Killigrew Tour bookings
Key Facts:
- We operate a term time only 30 place Nursery.
- Children are admitted into Nursery in the September following their third birthday.
- Applications for Nursery are made directly to us
- Every child is assigned the first 15 hours free from 9:00am-12:00pm each day (Monday-Friday)
- We also offer afternoon sessions from 12.00pm-3.00pm under the 30 hours free childcare scheme for qualifying.
- If you do not qualify for the 30 hours free childcare scheme but are looking for afternoon sessions in addition to the morning, these are available for a cost of £21 per session.
- Afternoon sessions must be booked and paid for half-termly in advance.
- Half a term’s notice is required to reduce sessions.
- Additional afternoon sessions are subject to availability.
- If a child is staying for lunch, parents will need to provide a packed lunch.
Our over-subscription criteria for Nursery can be found here: Oversubscription criteria for Nursery
Please use this link to access our online application form: Nursery Application Form
Nursery Admissions Timeline (approximate timings)
| Friday 6th November 2026 | Applications for September 2027 Nursery places open |
| Friday 19th February 2027 | Applications for September 2027 Nursery places close |
| Friday 5th March 2027 | Schools will write to parents offering a place |
| Friday 19th March 2027 | Parents must accept or decline a place by this date |
We look forward to meeting you and your child later in the academic year.
If you have any questions, please email us on admin@killigrew.herts.sch.uk